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Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:51 pm
by mag41uk
I wouldn't necessarily be put off buying a new Marlin.
Speak to Sheila or Roger at Rimfire magic for an honest appraisal.
Tony
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:11 pm
by Countryman
I have both a newer and older Marlin. Both are better than a Rossi!
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:36 pm
by Tony-c
I too have marlins, I would take an iffy marlin over a good rossi any day of the week
99% of the line at gallery rifle meets is Marlins, theres good reason for that, reliable, accurate, and with minimal work you have a very slick and sweet action.
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:29 pm
by ukrifleman
I have 2 Rossi's, one s/s 20" hexagonal barrel in .45 Colt and one blued 24" hexagonal barrel in .357.
Both perform well, I have had the stainless rifle for about 15 years with no problems and the only alteration to it, is a Lyman #2 peep sight.
I have to say that I prefer the balance of the 20" hexagonal barrel over the 24" for off hand competitions.
ukrifleman.
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:05 pm
by Countryman
Ukrifleman can you compare this these to a Marlin?
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:27 pm
by FredB
OCTAGONAL---not hexagonal!
Fred
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:22 am
by ukrifleman
Countryman wrote:Ukrifleman can you compare this these to a Marlin?
Never owned a Marlin so no I can't, but having said that, I would hazard a guess that my 2 Rossi's perform pretty well for a lot less than the price of a Marlin.
ukrifleman.
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 12:23 am
by ukrifleman
FredB wrote:OCTAGONAL---not hexagonal!
Fred
Point taken!
ukrifleman.
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:35 pm
by meles meles
He was 3/4 of the way there...
Re: Rossi 38/357 underlever.
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:09 pm
by redcat
bfhb, if you haven't yet got sorted have a look at the Chiappa (Armi Sport) 1892 clone. As slick a lever gun as you will get out of the box. And a more accurate copy of the Winchester action than the Rossi, which uses a coil mainspring. I think Edgar Brothers are the current importers.
Redcat